This is an all-embracing series for jazz ensembles ... well laid out with clear explanations and illustrations ... In all an excellent place to go for starting, developing or extending almost any jazz group.

Sheet Music Spring 2000

The teacher's book is excellent. Jeremy Price and Mike Sheppard have written a comprehensive guide to the issues that arise in the teaching of jazz ... This is an excellent series ... it demonstrates how seriously the Associated Board is taking its move into jazz.

News from NYJO Apr 2000

These exemplary publications ... In keeping with the best jazz tradition, this material is designed not for examination but rather edification and enjoyment, and would be very useful not only for the teacher, but also the rehearsal or professional band. ... it's hard to fault this product in any respect. The performances on the CDs are of a very professional and inspirational standard and the design and printing of the books is lucid and appealing.

Jazz Review May 2000

The writing is excellent ... An excellent team has been put together for the session ... a welcome addition to the teaching resource base for teachers/students of jazz.

Jazz Rag May/June 2000

The Associated Board is really taking the teaching and performance of jazz seriously and has gone to huge lengths to involve some of the top names in British jazz in this venture. ...produced with the excellent quality we have come to expect from the award-winning ABRSM Publishing. ... a collection that every school jazz student and every school music teacher should experience.

Music Teacher December 2000

Get this handsome package and let the experts take you through the steps ... the technical, intellectual, aural and stylistic grounding is fully delivered ...

Australian Music Teacher July 2001

full of useful advice on how to teach jazz ...

Music Teacher April 2001 (Resources/Study area feature)